PHL rejects China’s invented historical claim to Panatag Scarborough Shoal

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The Philippines on Wednesday rejected China's historical claim to the disputed Panatag Shoal, where Philippine and Chinese vessels have been engaged in a standoff since April 8 2012. In a position paper released to the media, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said China cannot use historical...

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China rejects to settle Scarborough Standoff in International Court but summons Manila envoy

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China has rejected the Philippines' appeal to take the dispute over Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal to an international court. Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said Wednesday that China has evidence to prove its ownership of the shoal, where military vessels of both countries have been facing off since last...

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